Cookie Policy

While accessing 5GSummit websites, electronic platforms, applications or e-mail messages or advertisements sent by the Company, small data files can be placed on users’ computers, mobile phones, tablets or other devices used to record and collect certain data. These data files placed on computers and other devices may be cookies, pixel tags, flash cookies and web beacons, as well as other technologies for data storage purposes. In this Policy, the term “cookie” is used to express cookies and similar technologies that can be used by 5GSummit. Although it is possible to collect personal data through cookies, any data collected through cookies may not be considered personal data. For this reason, it should be noted that the data obtained through cookies will only be considered within the scope of this Policy and the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) to the extent that they constitute personal data within the framework of Turkish Law.

1- Types of Cookies

Cookies can be classified according to the duration or the domain name they belong to. Cookies are divided into two as session cookies and permanent cookies if they are classified in terms of duration. Session cookies refer to cookies that are deleted when the user closes the browser. Persistent cookies are cookies that remain on the user’s computer/device for a predetermined period of time. If cookies are classified according to the domain they belong to, they are divided into two: Related party cookies are cookies placed by the visited domain. Third party cookies are cookies placed by a different domain visited. If people outside the visited area place a cookie on the user’s device through the visited area, a third party cookie is in question.

2- Purposes of Cookies

The Company may benefit from the cookies it uses on its websites, platforms, applications, advertisements and messages for the following purposes;

  • Operational Uses: We may use cookies that we deem necessary for the administration and security of the company’s website, platform, applications and services.

As an example of cookies used for operational purposes, technologies that allow the use of functions on websites, applications and platforms  and cookies used to detect irregular behavior in these channels. b- Uses for Functionality: The company may use cookies to facilitate the use of its website, platform, applications and services and to customize them for users. Technologies that enable us to remember user information and preferences are examples of cookies used for functionality. . Examples of cookies used for this purpose are technologies that allow us to understand how users use the Company’s website, applications, platforms and services, and to analyze user behavior, and to understand whether the messages we send are interacted with. d- Uses for Advertising Purposes. : We may use related party cookies and third party cookies for the purpose of transmitting advertisements and similar content related to the interests of users through the websites, platforms and applications of the Company or third parties. Examples of uses for advertising purposes are cookies that measure the effectiveness of ads, and cookies that show whether a particular ad has been clicked or how many times the ad has been viewed.

3- Rejecting and Deleting Cookies

Although most browsers allow the use of cookies, users can refuse or delete cookies at any time by changing their browser settings. The method of changing the settings varies according to the browser used, and how to disable cookies should be learned from the service provider for the browser used. If cookies are disabled, some features of the Company’s website, application, platform and services may not be available.

4- Authorized Service Providers

We may obtain assistance from some service providers that we have authorized to operate and promote the company’s website, platform and applications, and services. These service providers will also be able to place cookies and similar technologies (third party cookies) on users’ computers/devices and collect information such as IP address, unique identifier and device identifier to identify the user’s device.

5- Third Party Sites, Products and Services

Company websites, platforms and applications may contain links to third party websites, products and services. These links are subject to the privacy policies of third parties, and it should be noted that third parties and third party sites are independent of the Company and the Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. In case of visiting the linked websites, we recommend that you read the privacy policies of these websites.